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HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYA TO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND

HALL OF FAMER “THE GOLDEN BOY” OSCAR DE LA HOYATO ATTEND 2024 HALL OF FAME WEEKEND Hall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary Celebration set for June 6 – 9
CANASTOTA, NY – MARCH 18, 2024 The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2024, is pleased to announce that Hall of Famer “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya will attend the Banquet of Champions and other events planned for planned for the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend set for June 6-9.
“From Olympic gold to world titles in six divisions, Oscar De La Hoya captured the imagination of boxing fans around the world,” said Hall of Fame director Edward Brophy. “We are very much looking forward to welcoming ‘The Golden Boy’ back to Canastota for the Hall of Fame’s 35th Anniversary celebration.”

De La Hoya capped a 223-5 (153 Ko) amateur career by capturing lightweight gold at the 1992 Olympic Games. He turned pro the same year and captured his first world title – the WBO super featherweightin only his 12th pro bout and would go on to win 10 world titles in six weight divisions.

Among the champions he defeated include Jorge Paez, John John Molina, Rafael Ruelas, Genaro Hernandez, Ike Quartey, Fernando Vargas, Ricardo Mayorga and Hall of Famers Hector Camacho, Julio Cesar Chavez, Pernell Whitaker and Arturo Gatti.

One of the biggest pay per view attractions in boxing history. De La Hoya retired in 2008 with a pro record of 39-6 (30 Ko). Mu 2002 he established promotional powerhouse Golden Boy Promotions. Mu 2014 “The Golden Boy” was elected into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

An impressive list of over 35 boxing greats from the United States and abroad, including the Class of 2024, returning Hall of Famers and special guests will participate in the Hall of Fame Weekend celebration.

The Class of 2024 to be honored includes boxers Ricky Hatton, Ivan Calderon, Diego Corrales (posthumous), Michael Moorer, Jane Couch, Ana Maria Torres, Luis Angel Firpo (posthumous), Theresa Kibby (posthumous), mphunzitsi Kenny Adams, manenjala Jackie Kallen, publicist Fred Sternburg, journalist Wallace Matthews and broadcaster Nick Charles (posthumous).
The Class of 2024 will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on June 6-9, 2024, in “Boxing’s Hometown.” Many events will take place in Canastota and nearby Turning Stone Resort Casino throughout the four-day celebration including ringside talks, fist casting, fight night, 5K race / fun run, boxing autograph card show, banquet, parade and induction ceremony.

Complete event details can be found on www.ibhof.com. For more information on the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, chonde kuitana (315) 697-7095.

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About the International Boxing Hall of Fame
The International Boxing Hall of Fame opened to the public in 1989 and is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the great sport of boxing. Located in Canastota, New York, it serves as a tribute to the world’s finest boxers and contributors to the sport, allowing boxing enthusiasts to appreciate and celebrate the rich history and tradition of boxing.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame is located at Exit 34 of the New York State Thruway. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. kuti 4 p.m.
TURNING STONE RESORT CASINOOFFICIAL RESORT CASINO OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
The multi-year partnership between Turning Stone Resort Casino and the International Boxing Hall of Fame spotlights the entire region, garnering national attention and boosting tourism in Central New York. The partnership includes a series of nationally televised boxing events at Turning Stone, culminating every year in June with an elaborate and bigger-than-ever International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend with several exciting events in Madison County and Oneida County throughout the four-day celebration.

Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka Maphunziro a 2017 Induction caps Judging career of Clark Sammartino

Oct. 28 pa Mohegan Sun

Clark Sammartino

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 19, 2017, 2017) – His induction into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) lachiwelu usiku, October 28, as part of the six-member Class of 2017, will cap the boxing career of retiring judge Clark Sammartino pa 13TH pachaka CBHOF Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya mu Uncas ndinkakonda pa Mohegan Sun.
The other new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxerProfessorCharles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, nkhonya wolemba Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, SR.
A graduate of Brown University, the now 80-year-old Sammartino has enjoyed two other careers as an oral surgeon and investment advisor at Blue Fin in Providence, in addition to his role as an international boxing judge since 1985.
I first got into boxing because Joey Angelo married my cousin,” Sammartino explained. “He fought back in the early forties. Joey fought Willie Pep twice and Sandy Saddler. That’s what got me started. We used to have the great Monday Night Fights at Rhode Island Auditorium and I remember watching Rocky Marciano fight “Kambuku” Ted Lowry there.
Because he was a successful oral surgeon, Clark could take long weekends to judge fights all over the world. His first and most memorable world title fight was Vinny Paz-Greg Haughn I. Through his long career, Sammartino judged more than 400 ovomereza ndewu, kuphatikizapo 50 major world title fights.
The list of boxers whose fights Sammartino judged reads like a Who’s Who of Boxing during the past 32 Zaka: Mike Tyson, Oscar de A La Hoya, Evander Holyfield, Julio Cesar Chavez, Johnny Tapia, Naseem Hamed, Chris Eubank, Marco Antonio Barrera, Mark Johnson, Wayne McCullough, Wladimir Klitschko, Gennady Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, SERGEY Kovalev, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel Lopez, Nonito Donaire, Acelino Freitas, Ivan Calderon, Felix Trinidad, Tommy Morrison and many more.
Sammartino, who proudly says he never missed a day of work in 40 Zaka, has decided to retire, although he’ll remain a boxing fans for the rest of his life. “I started slowing down at my age, doing local shows and maybe three or four world title fights a year, mostly WBO and IBF,” Sammartino remarked. “I had a tough bout with pneumonia the past 5-6 months and that made working difficult.
His CBHOF induction is a fitting ending and tremendous tribute to Sammartino and his career in boxing. “I’m humbled to be inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame,” Iye anati. “This is a great way to end my career.
Limited tickets for the CBHOF 13TH pachaka Gala kupatsidwa ulemu chakudya, kunena wogulira pa $90.00, are still available to purchase by calling Kim Baker pa Mohegan Sun(1.860.862.7377) kapena Sherman Kaini pa Manchester Journal wofunsayo (1.800.237.3606 X321). Zitseko pa 5:30 p.m. AND, cocktails from 6:00- p.m. AND (cash bar), followed by a full sit-down dinner.
Intaneti kuti www.ctboxinghof.org pakuti zina zokhudza Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka, its 13TH pachaka Gala Inductee chakudya, chochitika zothandizira mipata, kapena kale CBHOF inductees.
ZOKHUDZA CBHOF: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame was founded in 2004 kulemekeza ndi kukondwerera ntchito za kwambiri anthu amene masewera a nkhonya. Zake wofika kupatsidwa ulemu Mwambo & Chakudya unachitikira 2005. Connecticut a wolemera nkhonya mbiri sakanatha asangalala Ngati sikudali kwa anakwaniritsa anthu enshrined mu Hall Omveka. The CBHOF’s new location is in the Sky Casino at Mohegan Sun.
Lomwe si phindu gulu, ndi Connecticut nkhonya Hall Omveka kwambiri anachita kusunga nkhondo mzimu wa Connecticut kunapezeka zosiyanasiyana zothandiza osowa.

Team Dulorme is heading to Texas

Today at the Luis Munoz Marin Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican world title contender, Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 Ko ) alongside with his team, are heading to Arlington, Texas for the biggest fight of Dulorme’s career schedule for this Loweruka, April 18 against Terence Crawford ( 25-0, 17 Ko ) of Nebraska, for the vacant WBO World super lightweight title.
The fight will air live on HBO as part of its series ‘HBO Boxing After Dark’, which starts from 9:45 madzulo (EST) pa College Park Center, located in University of Texas at Arlington.
I’m just two pounds over the weight limit. It is a matter of reaching Texas and continue the work plan for the fight,” said Thomas Dulorme who continued, “I will not let my people of Puerto Rico and the Latinos down”.
This fight is dedicated to all the Latinos and Caribbean people that day after day, and night after night, work very hard in the United States, especially those who work hard in the state of Texas,”, Dulorme concluded.

THOMAS DULORME ON WEIGHT FOR TERRENCE CRAWFORD SHOWDOWN ADDS NEW MEMBER TO TEAM

 

Photo ngongole – David Infante @787Films / Team Dulorme

Puerto Rico (April 8, 2015)Gary Shaw munapanga pamwamba contender, Puerto Rican sensationThomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO a), is just 9 pounds over the weight limit of 140 lbs. for his Loweruka, April 18 chiwonetsero motsutsa “2014 Wankhondo pa Chaka” and former lightweight world champion, Terence Crawford (25-0, 17 Ko).

I’m very happy with everything that is happening in the training camp,” said an excited Thomas Dulorme. Chef Tom Gonzalez has done a great job with my nutrition. I’m eating good, healthy food and we can see the results in comparison to my recent fights. Since campaigning at 140 mapaundi, I’ve never been so close to making weight as I am now with less than two weeks to go. I’m feeling incredibly strong and the food I’m eating has made a tremendous difference in a positive way”.

 

Dulorme is very focused for this fight and it’s evident with his weight being right where it’s supposed to be at this stage in camp.said Promoter Gary Shaw. “I’ve been assured from his team that he’s going to be peaking on fight night. I can’t wait to see him shine against Crawford.

Dulorme Team is composed of Puerto Rican trainers, Anthony Otero, Felix achikunja Pintor ndipo Oscar Seary, better known as Don Khan. The team newest addition is Jose ‘Kike’ Rosa, a former Olympian boxer (Montreal 1976) that as a boxing trainer has worked with former world champion Nelson Dieppa, kale dziko udindo Woyesana, Wilfredo Rivera, ndipo Esteban Pizarro, pakati ena.

The addition of ‘Kikehas been very good for the team because it throws more experience and motivation to all group members,” anati Dulorme a mlangizi Richy Miranda, president of ADM (Ojambula mapangidwe Management). “His knowledge have been tested in training, and we guarantee that the group is doing really good. Puerto Rico will have a new world champion who will be representing all the Latinos for long time”.

 

The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Loweruka, April 18, at theCollege Park Center located at the University of Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBO beginning at 9:45 p.m. AND/PT.

 

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THOMAS DULORME KUYANG'ANA PHENOMENAL kuphunzitsa msasa

 



Photo ngongole – David Infante @787Films / Team Dulorme

 

Puerto Rico (April 2, 2015)Top junior welterweight contender Thomas Dulorme (22-1, 14 KO a) ku Puerto Rico, pamodzi ndi gulu lake kutsogoleredwa ndi Puerto Rican aphunzitsi, Anthony 'Gallero’ Knoll ndipo Felix achikunja Pintor, are feeling highly confident about their world title bout against Terence 'Bud’ Crawford (25-0, 17 Ko), amene anali 2014 'Womenya nkhonya pa Chaka’ ndi kale WBO opepuka dziko ngwazi. The Crawford vs Dulorme bout will be for the vacant WBO junior welterweight world title on Loweruka, April 18, pa College Park Center located at the University of Texas, Arlington. The bout will be televised live as part of a split-site doubleheader on HBOkuyambira 9:45 p.m. AND/PT.

 

Dulorme kumenyera anthu a Puerto Rico…

There is no better feeling than to train in my country. It gives me so much confidence and being at home motivates me even more because I get to see the people which I represent with pride and honor. We want to show the world that Puerto Rico will continue to produce more world champions”.

 

Dulorme pa ntchito yake yatsopano gulu la aphunzitsi…

I have complete trust in my team’s game plan to defeat Crawford. I like the mix of dynamics between my trainers which combine the new and old school styles of boxing. Pintor ndi sukulu yakale ndipo Otero kumabweretsa mwatsopano maganizo kwa masewera. Iwo onse zimathandiza kuti zimene zinachitikadi lalikulu maphunziro msasa”.
Dulorme pa Terrance Crawford monga womenya ndi matchup…

Crawford is one of the best fighters in the world. He’s been awarded “Wankhondo pa Chaka” by many media outlets because he had a tremendous year in 2014. He’s moving up in weight where he’s entering into uncharted territory though. I feel I have the advantage being that I’ve fought at this weight several times. I’m the bigger man and I plan to impose my will on him.

 

“Ndine pikulu na Dulorme ndi latsopano gulu la aphunzitsi,” anati Gary Shaw. “The fact that he’s training at home in Puerto Rico makes me feel good because I know his countrymen are there supporting his every move. We are only a few weeks away from fight night and I’m confident I’m going to be the promoter of a new world champion. The people of Puerto Rico will have a huge star they can call their own.
“Ndi kutulo kuti abwere pamodzi ndi kuthandiza kukonza Dulorme kwa lalikulu nkhondo ntchito yake.” anati Dulorme a Co-mphunzitsi Anthony Otero. “Kuchokera tsiku loyamba ndinayenda ndi Dulorme, Ndinadziwa kuti pokonzekera nkhondo amayembekezeka kukhala wamkulu njira watsimikizira kukhala lero”.

“Dulorme ali aulemerero,” anati Felix achikunja Pintor, amene anagwira ntchito pa 60 dziko Championship mwauchidakwa ndi lodziwika bwino omenyana monga Wilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Edwin 'Chapo’ Kolona, Ivan Calderon, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, pakati ena. “Poona mmene iye wachita mu maphunziro sparring, Ine kuoneratu kuti April 18, Puerto Rico adzakhala ndi dziko latsopano ngwazi.”

Richy Miranda, Dulorme a mlangizi ndi pulezidenti wa ADM (Ojambula mapangidwe Management) kampani anati, “Tinasangalala kwambiri posankha ndi luso ndipo kwambiri anachita khalidwe timu. Tsiku lililonse pa maphunziro msasa, m'mlengalenga ndi HIV ndi ntchito ikuchitika uli wozingidwa ankayembekezerera. Sitikukayika kuti Dulorme adzagonjetsadi Crawford ndi kulowa mu mabungwe mabungwe onse Puerto Rican akatswiri pamaso pake.”

 

Patsogolo Mwa Top Rank®, limodzi ndi Gary Shaw munapanga, Wolimbikira Anyamata Zokwezedwa ndi Tecate, tickets to the Crawford-Dulorme are on sale now. Wogulira pa $200, $100, $60, $40 ndipo $25, kuphatikiza ntchito chindapusa, matikiti lingathe kukopedwa pa College Park Center bokosi ofesi, pa Webusaiti www.utatickets.com kapenawww.utacollegpark.com kapena telefoni pa (817) 272-9595.

 

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Felix achikunja Pintor anawonjezera kuti gulu Dulorme

The lodziwika bwino mphunzitsi, Felix achikunja Pintor, wakhala anatsimikizira kulowa gulu la osankhika Puerto Rican aphunzitsi kuti adzathandiza Thomas Dulorme ( 22-1, 14 KO a ) mu ngodya. Pa Loweruka, April 18, Dulorme adzakhala akukumana lalikulu vuto wake wamng'ono ntchito ayang'anizana “2014 Womenya nkhonya kwa chaka” ndi opepuka dziko ngwazi Terence Crawford ( 25-0,17 KO a ) M'dziko Championship nkhondo abalewo anakonza zoti 12 zipolopolo kwa wopanda munthu WBO World Junior Welterweight udindo. Nkhondoyi udzachitike pa College Park Center ili pa yunivesite ya University of Texas, Arlington. Kumenya Nkhondo adzakhala televised moyo on 'HBO Maseŵera a nkhonya Pambuyo Mdima', kuyambira 9:45 p.m. AND/PT.
“Lakutali mbali ya mapiri a kuchigawo cha kum'mawa kwa chilumba cha Puerto Rico, gulu la osankhika odziwa aphunzitsi akugwira ntchito mwakhama ndi Dulorme pokonzekera nkhondo. Mmodzi mwa aphunzitsi ndi Felix achikunja Pintor, amene ali ndi chuma zambiri, popeza mu ngodya ambiri lalikulu puertorrican omenyana. Kukhalapo kwake mu ngodya kudzakuthandizani kwambiri chofunika nkhondo. Tili ndi gulu la aphunzitsi kuti yaikulu kuphatikiza zinachitikira ndi unyamata. Posakhalitsa ife adzafotokoza mayina a anthu ena Team Dulorme amene amapanga kwa bwino anamaliza gulu.” anati Dulorme a mlangizi, Richy Miranda.

 

Felix achikunja Pintor oposa 40 zaka nkhonya zinachitikira. Mu 1977 iye anali ovomereza-kuwonekera koyamba kugulu monga womenya pamene nthawi imodzi kukhala mphunzitsi. Iye anagwira ntchito pa 60 dziko Championship mwauchidakwa ndi lodziwika bwino omenyana monga Wilfredo Gomez, Hector 'Macho’ Camacho, Ivan Calderon, Paul Williams, Carlos Santos, pakati ena.

Wankhondo mfundo:
Crawford anali anazindikira monga '2014 womenya nkhonya kwa chaka', mphoto kwapatsidwa mwa Maseŵera a nkhonya Olemba Association of America ( BWAA ) chifukwa wodziwika kugonjetsa Ricky Burns, amene anatenga WBO dziko udindo. Iye ndiye succesfully posonyeza udindo kaŵiri motsutsana Yuriorkis Gamboa ndi Ray Beltrán.

Koma Dulorme ndi watsopano pa kupambana polimbana dziko contender Hank Lundy ndi zisanachitike, Dulorme inatha Karim Mayfield a undefeated mbiri mu bout amene ankamukonda ndi akamakambirana.

Dulorme panopa lili pa nambala #2 ndi World Maseŵera a nkhonya Association ( WBA ), #3 ndi World Council Maseŵera a nkhonya (WBC ) ndi mayiko Maseŵera a nkhonya Federation ( IBF ), pamene #5 ndi World Maseŵera a nkhonya Organization ( WBO )